H-1B Fees Derailed Civil Rights Back on Agenda | Durham News

The government’s attempt to impose a $100,000 H-1B visa fee—seen as a disguised tax—was blocked by federal courts, forcing DHS to pursue a slower rulemaking path. Meanwhile, the EEOC is ramping up enforcement under Title Seven, targeting discriminatory hiring practices like “H-1B preferred” job ads and firing American workers who speak up. With the EEOC now fully staffed, expect more lawsuits against tech firms reliant on visas—because while visa fees may be overturned, civil rights protections are permanent and can’t be shelved.

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